Jennifer Rothschild Show

It's not that we want to be controlling. We just want to prevent bad things from happening. Sometimes it feels like it's up to us to keep the peace or keep everything from falling apart, right?
Well today, even if you don't consider yourself a controlling person, you're about to discover whether you have an underlying need for control.
Lysa TerKeurst joins us to debunk the myth of control—you know, the idea that everything depends on us. She'll help you recognize the core beliefs that fuel control, understand the difference between being controlling and being responsible, and learn how to let go.
I'm telling you, I had to do a serious heart-check after this conversation, and I think we might need to walk through this together. So listen in, and get ready to loosen your grip, trust God in the unknowns, and find peace in what you can't control.
***
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Listen to other episodes with Lysa on surviving an unwanted divorce, learning to trust again, or healing from a relational hurt. Or listen to Lysa spill the beans with me!
Get Lysa's book, Making Peace with What I Can't Control: Find Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It All Out
 
RELATED EPISODES
Can I Loosen My Grip of Control? With Shannon Popkin
Can I Ditch the Myth of Control and Relax? With Tara Sun
Can I Let Go and Live Free? With Rebekah Lyons
Can I Give Up My Plan for God's Plan? With Laura Story
Can I Seek God More Than I Seek Control?
Can I Let Go and Trust God?
Uncomplicating Adult Children Relationships with Dr. Kathy Koch
 
SUBSCRIBE
Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases.
LET'S CONNECT
Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter)

VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE
LEARN MORE

The Trinity may seem like a complicated doctrine about who God is, but what if it actually has something important to say about how we can relate to others?
In this conversation, chaplain and theologian Liz Daye shares what the Trinity can teach you about your everyday relationships. Because when you understand the relational nature of God, you get a clearer picture of what a healthy, flourishing community can look like.
Liz unpacks the mystery of the Trinity to show you the beauty of belonging to God's family. She explains how the Trinity is a template for relating to one another and how it can move us from an isolated, individualistic faith toward a faith that is deeply connected to the people God has placed around us.
***
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Get Liz's book, Interwoven Discipleship: How the Trinity Redefines Power, Belonging, and Christian Community
Visit Liz's Website
 
RELATED EPISODES
Can I Practice the Presence of Jesus? With Joni Eareckson Tada
Can I Take Care of Myself Without Being Selfish? With Janice McWilliams
Can I Steward Biblical Self-Care? With Dr. Benjamin Espinoza
Can I Have a Real Relationship With the Holy Spirit? With Costi Hinn
Can I Really Know the Holy Spirit? With Margaret Feinberg
Can I Love My Neighbor As Myself? With Jada Edwards
 
SUBSCRIBE
Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases.
LET'S CONNECT
Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter)

VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE
LEARN MORE

Did you know friendship isn't just a social add-on or an emotional luxury? It's part of God's blueprint for life. So how do you build meaningful relationships in a world where we're more relationally disconnected than ever?
Pastor and speaker Wayne Francis joins me to explore how Jesus modeled friendship—and what His example can teach us about doing relationships well.
Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and years of ministry in New York City, Pastor Wayne explains why meaningful friendship requires vulnerability—which can sound very scary, especially if you fear rejection, struggle to trust, or want to stay in control. But when your security and identity are rooted in Christ, it's not as risky as you may think.
We talk about what it takes to move beyond surface-level connections, how to take the first step toward deeper friendship, and why vulnerability is worth the risk—even when it feels uncomfortable. So settle in, and let's learn how to do relationships like Jesus.
***
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Get Wayne's book, Make Friends with Anyone: Practicing God's Design for Real Friendship in a Lonely World
Visit Wayne's Website
 
RELATED EPISODES
Can I Stop Feeling Lonely? With Alli Patterson
Can I Build Meaningful Friendships in My Busy Life? With Bailey T. Hurley
Can I Figure Out Friendship as a Grown-Up? With Lisa Whelchel
Can I Choose Community Over Self Reliance? With Heather MacFadyen
Jennifer Spills the Beans With Her BFFs On How To Do Friendship
Can I Love My Neighbor As Myself? With Jada Edwards
 
SUBSCRIBE
Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases.
LET'S CONNECT
Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter)

VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE
LEARN MORE

Have you ever thought, "This is what I prayed for—so why am I struggling with it?" Maybe your prayer was answered, but now you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or even sad. It can be confusing, right?
Well, be encouraged, my friend, because today, author Melissa Miller helps us understand why living in God's "yes" can sometimes be harder than we expected.
Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, and her own experience, Melissa explains why blessings can be both beautiful and difficult at the same time. She'll help you put words to what you're experiencing and see that just because you're struggling doesn't mean you're ungrateful or shouldn't feel the way you do.
So, if you're living in a season you once prayed for but wondering why it feels so hard, listen in. You may discover that the mess doesn't mean something has gone wrong—it may simply mean you're still learning how to live in the blessing.
***
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Hope of Heaven Tour
Get Melissa's book, But I Prayed for This: What to Do When Living in God's Yes Is Harder Than You Expected
Visit Melissa's Website
 
RELATED EPISODES
Can I Feel Grief and Gratefulness at the Same Time
Can I Trash Expectations and Still Be Happy? With Amanda Held Opelt
Can I Get Rid of Unrealistic Expectations?
Can I Build a Life I Love Without Having Everything I Want? With Meghan Ryan Asbury
Can I Still Trust God When Everything Seems To Go Wrong? With Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
Can I Uncover the Purpose of an Unexpected Season? With Nicole Unice
 
SUBSCRIBE
Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases.
LET'S CONNECT
Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter)

VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE
LEARN MORE

What if we haven't gotten Christianity wrong—but haven't fully appreciated it for all it's worth? That's what we're exploring today with Dr. Alister E. McGrath, a renowned Christian scholar, Oxford professor, author, and former atheist.
After sharing his journey from atheism to faith, Dr. McGrath explains how Christianity isn't just true; it can profoundly transform our lives. Because it isn't just an idea to believe; it's a reality to experience.
And even though it's more than 2,000 years old, Christianity can still speak powerfully to the human heart, addressing many of life's biggest questions, such as "Who am I? What am I worth? What's my purpose? And what can I do?" 
So, if your faith has become all too familiar—or if you're wondering if what you believe is even relevant—listen in! This conversation will give you a fresh perspective and help you see what a difference Christianity can make.
***
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Get Alister's book, Rethinking Christianity: A Thoughtful Guide to a Life-Changing Faith
I also recommend Alister's books, C. S. Lewis -- A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet and Science & Religion: A New Introduction
Visit Alister's Website
 
RELATED EPISODES
Can I Learn From C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien's Friendship? With Joseph Loconte
Actor Max McLean on C.S. Lewis and the Most Reluctant Convert
Can I Rekindle My Faith? With Dr. Mark Yarbrough
Can I Let Go of What's Keeping Me From Soul Revival? With Lisa Whittle
Can I Have Doubt and Faith at the Same Time? With Mary Jo Sharp
Can I Pray Through My Doubt? With Niki Hardy
 
SUBSCRIBE
Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases.
LET'S CONNECT
Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter)

VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE
LEARN MORE